David Crowther
@historyengland.bsky.social
Podcasting the History of England since a few years, and Shedcasts too. So mainly that. https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk
Views rarely my own, since usually someone much brighter talked me into it.
Views rarely my own, since usually someone much brighter talked me into it.
Congratulations!
November 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations!
Yes! I saw this. I gave a little cheer, and allowed myself an extra pint
October 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Yes! I saw this. I gave a little cheer, and allowed myself an extra pint
I share your outrage, but hang on. Does the Lune have an ancient king and Shakespeare tragic hero buried under it? Top spot is obviously the Soar.
October 17, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I share your outrage, but hang on. Does the Lune have an ancient king and Shakespeare tragic hero buried under it? Top spot is obviously the Soar.
My lips are sealed...
September 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My lips are sealed...
Golly! Doesn't end well...
September 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Golly! Doesn't end well...
Seriously!? I had no idea there was Trumpi-ness! Explain?!
September 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Seriously!? I had no idea there was Trumpi-ness! Explain?!
I am still in that state. From the sound of things i should resist looking them up
September 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I am still in that state. From the sound of things i should resist looking them up
Admittedly a bit annoying of me though. I was interested to read somewhere that the Scots cancelled Xmas earlier (1640?) and stuck with it longer. Possibly why Hogmannay is more important?
November 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Admittedly a bit annoying of me though. I was interested to read somewhere that the Scots cancelled Xmas earlier (1640?) and stuck with it longer. Possibly why Hogmannay is more important?
It's one of those much repeated myths about Cromwell (there are so many!) that he cancelled Christmas. But in 1644, he had little power and influence.
November 28, 2024 at 2:41 PM
It's one of those much repeated myths about Cromwell (there are so many!) that he cancelled Christmas. But in 1644, he had little power and influence.
Well, he was a fan of music and dancing, so although he'd not have appreciated the Christmas thing, i doubt he'd have worried about a few lights.
We do know Cromwell didn't cancel Christmas don't we?
We do know Cromwell didn't cancel Christmas don't we?
November 28, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Well, he was a fan of music and dancing, so although he'd not have appreciated the Christmas thing, i doubt he'd have worried about a few lights.
We do know Cromwell didn't cancel Christmas don't we?
We do know Cromwell didn't cancel Christmas don't we?
Blimey. Painful. One of the things i failed to play properly on the piano, on my way to failing Grade 1.
November 16, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Blimey. Painful. One of the things i failed to play properly on the piano, on my way to failing Grade 1.
Start, gently at first but with increasing intensity, getting him into historical board games. Start with some light sessions of Risk, Kingmaker fun at age 4, Diplomacy rising 7, maybe draft in Carcassone 8 ish.
Good luck.
Good luck.
November 15, 2024 at 6:51 AM
Start, gently at first but with increasing intensity, getting him into historical board games. Start with some light sessions of Risk, Kingmaker fun at age 4, Diplomacy rising 7, maybe draft in Carcassone 8 ish.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Humour is indeed the devil's work
November 10, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Humour is indeed the devil's work
Odd though isn't it? Such a revered thing, now suddenly looks fragile. There's some clever truth there. What is it Alan?
November 1, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Odd though isn't it? Such a revered thing, now suddenly looks fragile. There's some clever truth there. What is it Alan?
Whether true or not saying it...was not wise.
November 1, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Whether true or not saying it...was not wise.
Yes, me too. The best kind of gag!
October 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Yes, me too. The best kind of gag!